On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 30.4 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 30.2 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 30.3 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 30.2 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 30.0 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 29.9 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.8 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Poor2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 2 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Poor |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 2025 | Sufficient |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 1.3 km
- 1.5 km
- 1.6 km
- 2.7 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Giovanni Ventitreesimo-Stazione Centrale, about ~130 m away.
- Nearest ferry landing is about ~1.1 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Catania, about ~1.2 km away.
- 145 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Bar della Stazione, about ~80 m away.
- 86 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Villa Romeo, about ~220 m away.
- 48 shops nearby, the closest about ~170 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Stazione Centrale?
Thinking of swimming at Stazione Centrale? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Sufficient — meets the minimum EU standard in the latest annual assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Sufficient for 5 straight years. There's parking about ~130 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 2 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Toilets, Beach bar, and Restaurant. The nearest town, Catania, is about ~1.2 km away.
Worth remembering: “Sufficient” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. There are 145 places to eat within a kilometre — Bar della Stazione is the closest, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stazione Centrale safe to swim in?
With some caution, yes — Stazione Centrale carries a Sufficient rating for 2025, the lowest grade that still passes, so check posted local advisories before going in.
What temperature is the sea at Stazione Centrale right now?
Stazione Centrale's sea temperature currently sits at around 30°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Stazione Centrale have the warmest water?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Stazione Centrale.
What's the easiest way to reach Stazione Centrale?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Giovanni Ventitreesimo-Stazione Centrale, about ~130 m away. There's a ferry landing about ~1.1 km from the beach. The nearest town is Catania, about ~1.2 km away.